Top Restaurants in Stockholm - Your Favourite Stockholm Restaurants

From the stylish Sodermalm district to the tourist-oriented Gamla Stan, Stockholm is home to a huge array of eateries. To find out where to go for food in this Swedish city, we asked you about your favourite restaurants in Stockholm over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page. Here’s what you had to say.

Engelen

Alexandra Hochmeier says:

Engelen in Gamla Stan So delishous! Irish Pub with great beer and even greater food! (Typical national dishes as well as other european stuff) and live music!

Hostelworld.com says:

Both bar and restaurant, Engelen serves up a wide variety of meals throughout the day. These include seafood dishes such as mussels, meat dishes like steak, delicious desserts and plenty more.

Location: Kornhamnstorg 59, Gamla Stan.

Hermans

Adrian Mohareb says:

Hermans, on Fjällgatan in Södermalm, is a really good vegetarian buffet at a reasonable price (by Swedish standards), and it offers a spectacular view of the city.

Hostelworld.com says:

Head to Hermans at lunch or dinner time and you’ll find a huge vegetarian buffet awaiting you. At this buffet you’ll be able to choose from around 15 different salads, plus warm dishes, potatoes, bread and more. If the weather allows, the restaurant also hosts barbeques.

The Thai Boat

Morbror Patrik Hjalmarsson says:

The Thai Boat in Skanstull. It has its own beach, what more can I say? And probably the best thai food in stockholm!

Hostelworld.com says:

You’ll find this restaurant on a boat decorated to look like a traditional Thai dragon boat. The decor matches the food, with a great selection of traditional Thai dishes on the menu, while prices are pretty reasonable for Stockholm.

Location: Kajplats 303, Östgötagatan.

Kvarnen

Michael Teoh says:

Kvarnen!

Hostelworld.com says:

In operation for over 100 years, this restaurant and bar is a Swedish institution. Good quality, traditional Swedish cuisine is what you’ll find on the menu at Kvarnen and some of the dishes you’ll be able to sample include meatballs, reindeer, smoked salmon and moose steak.

Chokladkoppen

Famous for its hot chocolate, you’ll find Chokladkoppen close to the Royal Palace in Stockholm’s Old Town area. Sandwiches and pastries also appear on the menu at this gay-friendly café, and there’s a very popular outdoor seating area too.

Location: Stortorget 18.

Indian Garden

Erik Funfar says:

Indian Garden for, well, Indian food...

Hostelworld.com says:

Unsurprisingly, the Indian Garden serves up Indian food including the ever popular chicken tikka masala and plenty more. The place can get pretty busy at peak lunch and dinner times thanks to the reasonably priced (for Sweden), delicious dishes.

Wendholm's Fisk

Javier Rodriguez Mellado says:

absolutely wendholm's fisk!!!

Wendholm's Fisk is also recommended by: Guy Downes.

Hostelworld.com says:

If you’re in the mood for fish, you can’t go wrong with Wendholm’s Fisk. In operation at its present location since 1985, this restaurant serves up an appetising array of seafood dishes including lobster, sole, halibut, salmon, prawns and much, much more.

Restaurant Pelikan

Massimo Codiglia says:

Restaurant Pelikan in Sodermalm!!

Restaurant Pelikan is also recommended by: Erik Funfar.

Hostelworld.com says:

This long-running restaurant was opened back in 1904 and today serves up a great selection of traditional Swedish dishes in a lively beer hall atmosphere. This is a good spot to check out if you want to sample some of Sweden’s famed meatballs. A wide variety of beers are available to choose from to wash down your meal.

Hurry Curry

Cheap and cheerful Indian cuisine is what you’ll find on the menu at Hurry Curry, which you’ll find at a number of locations around the city including Slöjdgatan. A good choice of meat and vegetarian dishes are available at reasonable prices.

Location: Slöjdgatan 11.

Café Art

Lucia Perez Peis says:

Café Art, Västerlanggatan, 60 in Gamla Stan. Great place!

Hostelworld.com says:

This cosy café is located in a medieval cellar in Stockholm’s much-loved Old Town area. Inside you’ll usually find a good crowd sitting around and enjoying the coffees, sandwiches, burgers, cakes and more on offer.

Akkurat

Anders Axelsson says:

Akkurat, eat the moules asia, and enjoy the drinks!

Hostelworld.com says:

Both bar and restaurant, Akkurat is a popular spot meaning that it can get quite crowded, especially on weekends. If you fancy some food, be sure to check out the delicious mussels, and if it’s booze you’re after, you’ll find a huge selection of beers, whiskeys and more at the bar.

Location: Hornsgatan 18.

Taco Bar

Stephanie Schroeter says:

Taco Bar - A small piece of Mexico ... nice atmosphere and great food !!! Several restaurants of them in Stockholm f.e. Gamla Stan.

Hostelworld.com says:

This restaurant chain is a great choice if you’re craving Mexican food during your trip to Stockholm. Around ten main dishes feature on the menu, all of them Mexican favourites, from nachos to enchiladas plus plenty more.

Location: Various locations.

Gondolen

A bit pricey, this restaurant offers up a selection of dishes mixing Swedish and French cuisine. On the menu you’ll find veal, duck, sole and lots more, along with a varied selection of desserts. As well as the food, the restaurant also boasts panoramic views of the surrounding area thanks to its location up around 11 storeys and is accessed by using a private elevator.

From the stylish Sodermalm district to the tourist-oriented Gamla Stan, Stockholm is home to a huge array of eateries. To find out where to go for food in this Swedish city, we asked you about your favourite restaurants in Stockholm over at our Hostelworld.com Facebook page. Here’s what you had to say.

Engelen

Alexandra Hochmeier says:

Engelen in Gamla Stan So delishous! Irish Pub with great beer and even greater food! (Typical national dishes as well as other european stuff) and live music!

Hostelworld.com says:

Both bar and restaurant, Engelen serves up a wide variety of meals throughout the day. These include seafood dishes such as mussels, meat dishes like steak, delicious desserts and plenty more.

Location: Kornhamnstorg 59, Gamla Stan.

Hermans

Adrian Mohareb says:

Hermans, on Fjällgatan in Södermalm, is a really good vegetarian buffet at a reasonable price (by Swedish standards), and it offers a spectacular view of the city.

Hostelworld.com says:

Head to Hermans at lunch or dinner time and you’ll find a huge vegetarian buffet awaiting you. At this buffet you’ll be able to choose from around 15 different salads, plus warm dishes, potatoes, bread and more. If the weather allows, the restaurant also hosts barbeques.

The Thai Boat

Morbror Patrik Hjalmarsson says:

The Thai Boat in Skanstull. It has its own beach, what more can I say? And probably the best thai food in stockholm!

Hostelworld.com says:

You’ll find this restaurant on a boat decorated to look like a traditional Thai dragon boat. The decor matches the food, with a great selection of traditional Thai dishes on the menu, while prices are pretty reasonable for Stockholm.

Location: Kajplats 303, Östgötagatan.

Kvarnen

Michael Teoh says:

Kvarnen!

Hostelworld.com says:

In operation for over 100 years, this restaurant and bar is a Swedish institution. Good quality, traditional Swedish cuisine is what you’ll find on the menu at Kvarnen and some of the dishes you’ll be able to sample include meatballs, reindeer, smoked salmon and moose steak.

Chokladkoppen

Famous for its hot chocolate, you’ll find Chokladkoppen close to the Royal Palace in Stockholm’s Old Town area. Sandwiches and pastries also appear on the menu at this gay-friendly café, and there’s a very popular outdoor seating area too.

Location: Stortorget 18.

Indian Garden

Erik Funfar says:

Indian Garden for, well, Indian food...

Hostelworld.com says:

Unsurprisingly, the Indian Garden serves up Indian food including the ever popular chicken tikka masala and plenty more. The place can get pretty busy at peak lunch and dinner times thanks to the reasonably priced (for Sweden), delicious dishes.

Wendholm's Fisk

Javier Rodriguez Mellado says:

absolutely wendholm's fisk!!!

Wendholm's Fisk is also recommended by: Guy Downes.

Hostelworld.com says:

If you’re in the mood for fish, you can’t go wrong with Wendholm’s Fisk. In operation at its present location since 1985, this restaurant serves up an appetising array of seafood dishes including lobster, sole, halibut, salmon, prawns and much, much more.

Restaurant Pelikan

Massimo Codiglia says:

Restaurant Pelikan in Sodermalm!!

Restaurant Pelikan is also recommended by: Erik Funfar.

Hostelworld.com says:

This long-running restaurant was opened back in 1904 and today serves up a great selection of traditional Swedish dishes in a lively beer hall atmosphere. This is a good spot to check out if you want to sample some of Sweden’s famed meatballs. A wide variety of beers are available to choose from to wash down your meal.

Hurry Curry

Cheap and cheerful Indian cuisine is what you’ll find on the menu at Hurry Curry, which you’ll find at a number of locations around the city including Slöjdgatan. A good choice of meat and vegetarian dishes are available at reasonable prices.

Location: Slöjdgatan 11.

Café Art

Lucia Perez Peis says:

Café Art, Västerlanggatan, 60 in Gamla Stan. Great place!

Hostelworld.com says:

This cosy café is located in a medieval cellar in Stockholm’s much-loved Old Town area. Inside you’ll usually find a good crowd sitting around and enjoying the coffees, sandwiches, burgers, cakes and more on offer.

Akkurat

Anders Axelsson says:

Akkurat, eat the moules asia, and enjoy the drinks!

Hostelworld.com says:

Both bar and restaurant, Akkurat is a popular spot meaning that it can get quite crowded, especially on weekends. If you fancy some food, be sure to check out the delicious mussels, and if it’s booze you’re after, you’ll find a huge selection of beers, whiskeys and more at the bar.

Location: Hornsgatan 18.

Taco Bar

Stephanie Schroeter says:

Taco Bar - A small piece of Mexico ... nice atmosphere and great food !!! Several restaurants of them in Stockholm f.e. Gamla Stan.

Hostelworld.com says:

This restaurant chain is a great choice if you’re craving Mexican food during your trip to Stockholm. Around ten main dishes feature on the menu, all of them Mexican favourites, from nachos to enchiladas plus plenty more.

Location: Various locations.

Gondolen

A bit pricey, this restaurant offers up a selection of dishes mixing Swedish and French cuisine. On the menu you’ll find veal, duck, sole and lots more, along with a varied selection of desserts. As well as the food, the restaurant also boasts panoramic views of the surrounding area thanks to its location up around 11 storeys and is accessed by using a private elevator.